Agriculture: Transforming Farming Systems for Food & Climate Security & Sustainable Rural Development The new policy and institutional environment from IAASTD to SDG’s Hans R. Herren Millennium Institute and Biovision Foundation UNFCCC Side Event with IFOAM, EDF, Millennium Institute & Biovision 15 November 2013

Overview 1.Agriculture and food systems: the changing policy and institutional environment (WSSD 1992 to 2012) 2.The connection between agriculture, food systems and climate change 3.Challenges and solutions for transformation of global agriculture and food systems in support of climate change mitigation and adaptation

From Rio 1992 to Jo‘burg 2002 to Rio 2012 (Rio+20) & Rome (CFS 39/40) 1992: Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEA) (UNFCCC); (CBD); (UNCCD) 2002: IAASTD 11: IPBES 2012: Governance, Institutions and Green Economy (IAASTD implementation via CFS / national assessments –sust. ag and food systems as entry point for the green economy) 2014: CFS 40: Post 2015 work stream

Infoprojects FCP: Farmer Communication 842 million undernourished – 1.5 billion obese – 300 million diabetes type 2 cases, etc. => health problem The industrial food system uses 10 kcal to produce 1 (empty) => energy problem The conventional food system is a major part of the climate change problem Soil degradation, water shortages, biodiversity loss underlie food insecurity => natural resource problem Industrial agriculture has emptied the rural areas instead of providing quality jobs => social problems Business as usual is not an option! The IAASTD Reports presented the major challenges and a viable way forward

«Business as usual is not an option» Agriculture is the world’s largest user of land and contributor to CC Predominant smallholder farmers Sustainable agriculture / Agro-ecology / OA incorporate: – Economic dimension (e.g. jobs, sustainable production) – Social dimension (e.g. health, empowerment of women) – Envirionmental dimension (e.g. climate change, energy) Need better informed policies Challenges and solutions for transformation of global agriculture and food systems

6 Infoprojects FCP: Farmer Communication A fundamental shift in Agricultural Knowledge Science and Technology and => agri-food system policies, => institutions => capacity development => investments Paradigm change: transition to sustainable / ecological agriculture An agriculture that addresses the multi- functionality and resilience needed by small-scale and family farmers Need to use a systemic and holistic approach / National multistakeholder assessments (IAASTD) The way forward– agriculture and food systems as part of the solution

Multifunctional agriculture...a must sustainable viable livable equitable

From Rio 1992 to Jo‘burg 2002 to Rio 2012 (Rio+20) & Rome (CFS 39/40) 1992: Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEA) (UNFCCC); (CBD); (UNCCD) 2002: IAASTD 11: IPBES 2012: Governance, Institutions and Green Economy (IAASTD implementation via CFS / national assessments –sust. ag and food systems as entry point for the green economy) 2014: CFS 40: Post 2015 work stream

Rio 2012 (Rio+20): The (Ag & FS) Future We Want 111. We reaffirm the necessity to promote, enhance and support more sustainable agriculture……., that improves food security, eradicates hunger and enhancing resilience to climate change and natural disasters. …… We reaffirm the important work and inclusive nature of the Committee on World Food Security, including through its role in facilitating country- initiated assessments on sustainable food production and food security……..

Sustainable Un-sustainable Low productivity High productivity …transformation path of agriculture and food systems: the consumer feedback loop

everything is connected

Global Warming Energy Sector Human Population Food Production Fresh Water Migration Health disasters Land Loss & Flooding everything is connected

… the numbers show it can be done IndicatorUnitBaselineGreenBAU Agricultural production Bn US$/year1’9212’8522’559 CropsBn US$/year EmploymentM people1’0751’7031’656 Soil qualityDmnl Water useKm 3 / year3‘3893‘2074‘878 LandBn ha DeforestationM ha/ year16715 Calories for consumption Kcal/person/d ay 2‘0812‘5242‘476 Source: UNEP Green Economy Report (2011)

Changing course in Global agriculture and Food Systems CCGA Goals Food security and rural welfare for small-scale farmers and rural communities Sustainable agri- culture through coherent policy, governance, role models and civil society support Paradigm shift: sustainable agri- culture on the international, re-gional, national and local levels

16 National Level Global Level 1 CFS: Committee on World Food Security Action and Policies conducive to implement sustainable agriculture Guidance on Multi- stakeholder assessments at CFS 1 Multi-stakeholder assessments on sustainable food pro- duction and food security Sustainable Development Goals Changing course in Global agriculture and Food Systems CCGA

..implementing via the policy changes (CCGA) Multi-stakeholder Pilot Assessments (KEN/SEN/ETH)

After the MDGs...the SDGs (1) Goal: Achieve food and nutrition security through sustainable agriculture and food systems m Target 1: End malnutrition and hunger in each of their forms, so that all people enjoy the right to adequate food at all times. Target 2: Improve the livelihood of smallholder farmers and other rural communities, in particular women and disadvantaged groups, through access to productive resources and assets, everywhere. Target 3: Achieve the transformation to sustainable, diverse and resilient agriculture and food systems that conserve natural resources and ecosystems, and realize a land-degradation neutral world.

After the MDGs...the SDGs (2) Goal: Achieve food and nutrition security through sustainable agriculture and food systems Target 4: Minimize post-harvest and other food losses and waste. Target 5:Ensure an open and equitable multilateral trade system that promotes rural development and food security, including by eliminating export subsidies, price dumping and other forms of asymmetric trade practices, as well as mitigating excessive food price volatility. Target 6:Establish inclusive, transparent, and equitable decision-making processes on food, nutrition and agriculture to accelerate progress towards food security and nutrition for all.

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